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Latest ArticlesIan Wilson, Alzheimer's Research UK: 'We are verging on transformational growth'http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/19213/voluntary_income_is_close_to_16m_and_that_is_just_the_start_i_believe_we_are_verging_on_transformational_growth
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/19213/voluntary_income_is_close_to_16m_and_that_is_just_the_start_i_believe_we_are_verging_on_transformational_growthThu, 12 Mar 2015 09:00:00 GMTAlzheimer’s Research UK's director of fundraising Ian Wilson says his charity has grown by a third in the last year and outlines some of the reasons for the growth.&nbsp;Meredith Niles: 'It’s only by being rigorous, data-driven and transparent that you can learn faster and do better'http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/19016/its_only_by_being_rigorous_data-driven_and_transparent_that_you_can_learn_faster_and_do_better
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/19016/its_only_by_being_rigorous_data-driven_and_transparent_that_you_can_learn_faster_and_do_betterThu, 12 Feb 2015 09:00:00 GMTMarie Curie is changing, with ambitious plans to grow its voluntary income, expand its services and rebrand as part of a new strategy to 2019. Meredith Niles, head of innovation in fundraising, talks about creating a culture of innovation.Meet the funder: Galaxy Hot Chocolatehttp://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18804/meet_the_funder_galaxy_hot_chocolate
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18804/meet_the_funder_galaxy_hot_chocolateThu, 8 Jan 2015 09:00:00 GMTThe Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund is in its fourth year supporting small, local community groups and charities in the UK and Ireland. Michelle Frost, general manager at Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats, explains how the company is trying to make life sweeter for the sector.<br><br>Oxfam's Tim Hunter: Our key objective is to return to growthhttp://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18802/oxfams_tim_hunter_our_key_objective_is_to_return_to_growth
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18802/oxfams_tim_hunter_our_key_objective_is_to_return_to_growthMon, 5 Jan 2015 09:30:00 GMTOxfam is credited with inventing regular giving through direct debits and its fundraising campaign of the 1990s and early 2000s are legendary. But recently, voluntary income has remained flat after falling £15m in 2012/13. Tim Hunter, who joined in May as director of fundraising, shares his love of Oxfam’s radical side and his plans for growth.Meet the funders: Barrow Cadbury Trusthttp://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18505/meet_the_funders_barrow_cadbury_trust
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18505/meet_the_funders_barrow_cadbury_trustFri, 14 Nov 2014 09:00:00 GMTThe Barrow Cadbury Trust works to achieve social justice and bring about change. Sara Llewellin, the trust’s chief executive, explains its “change-maker” approach to grants.<br>Meet the funders: Les Mills Fund for Childrenhttp://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18503/meet_the_funders_les_mills_fund_for_children
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18503/meet_the_funders_les_mills_fund_for_childrenFri, 14 Nov 2014 09:00:00 GMTThe provider of group fitness classes Les Mills launched its Fund for Children in June this year, providing support for charities with a focus on children leading active lives. Chief executive Keith Burnet explains how they aim to create healthy childhoods.Meet the funders: South West Trainshttp://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18504/meet_the_funders_south_west_trains
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18504/meet_the_funders_south_west_trainsFri, 14 Nov 2014 09:00:00 GMTSouth West Train supports charities in a variety of ways from grants and
volunteering, to free tickets. Sian Freestone-Walker, corporate
communications manager at SWT, explains.'The Institute has a role that no one else does and as an organisation I cannot imagine not being part of that'http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18501/we_have_to_lead_the_sector_the_instintute_has_a_role_that_no_one_else_does_and_as_an_organisation_i_cannot_imagine_being_part_of_that
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18501/we_have_to_lead_the_sector_the_instintute_has_a_role_that_no_one_else_does_and_as_an_organisation_i_cannot_imagine_being_part_of_thatTue, 11 Nov 2014 09:44:00 GMTAs director of fundraising at Cancer Research UK, Richard Taylor is unapologetic about wanting to grow all channels and activity. His department is known for its ambition and innovation, with voluntary income up £30m to £490m in 2013/14. Recently elected chair of the Institute of Fundraising, he is approaching the world of self-regulation with the same drive and ambition.<br><br>Lynda Thomas: 'It’s all about calculated risks'http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18323/if_were_pushing_fundraising_as_hard_as_we_possibly_can_well_have_things_that_dont_work_as_well_we_need_to_accept_that_and_learn_from_those_products_its_all_about_calculated_risks
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18323/if_were_pushing_fundraising_as_hard_as_we_possibly_can_well_have_things_that_dont_work_as_well_we_need_to_accept_that_and_learn_from_those_products_its_all_about_calculated_risksTue, 14 Oct 2014 02:18:00 GMTThe most influential woman in fundraising, according to Fundraising Magazine’s poll, Lynda Thomas has presided over huge income growth as director of fundraising at Macmillan Cancer Support. The charity raised £187m in 2013 – up £34m on the previous year. Thomas talks donor-driven insight and divulges what keeps her awake at night. <br>Meet the funders: Payal Giving Fundhttp://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18333/meet_the_funders_payal_giving_fund
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18333/meet_the_funders_payal_giving_fundMon, 13 Oct 2014 16:06:00 GMTPayPal Giving Fund is a charitable foundation that passes on eBay donations from buyers and sellers to charities, as well as giving grants to charities. Its chief executive, Nick Aldridge, explains how it works.Meet the funders: Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18208/meet_the_funders_ben_cohen_standup_foundation
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18208/meet_the_funders_ben_cohen_standup_foundationMon, 29 Sep 2014 15:16:00 GMTFormer England rugby player Ben Cohen explains the work of his Foundation, which supports anti-bullying charities.<br>Meet the funders: Monarch Foundation http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18174/meet_the_funders_monarch_foundation
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18174/meet_the_funders_monarch_foundationTue, 16 Sep 2014 15:27:00 GMTThe Monarch Foundation launched last year to deliver the airline’s corporate responsibility programme. Pauline Prow, chair of the Foundation, explains its work. <br>Meet the funders: Peter De Haanhttp://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18173/meet_the_funders_peter_de_haan
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18173/meet_the_funders_peter_de_haanTue, 16 Sep 2014 15:04:00 GMTBusinessman and philanthropist Peter De Haan set up his own charitable trust in 1999 after selling his share in the family business, Saga Group. An advocate of venture philanthropy, he explains his approach to giving.Mark Astarita: 'I just hope to be the rebel and the noise-maker, and get people thinking'http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18119/mark_astarita_i_just_hope_to_be_the_rebel_and_the_noise-maker_and_get_people_thinking
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18119/mark_astarita_i_just_hope_to_be_the_rebel_and_the_noise-maker_and_get_people_thinkingWed, 10 Sep 2014 05:10:00 GMTMark Astarita reflects on his three years as chair of the Institute of Fundraising.<br>News interview: Stroke Association shares insights into its corporate partnerships programmehttp://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18121/stroke_association_share_insights_into_its_corprate_partnerships_programme
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/18121/stroke_association_share_insights_into_its_corprate_partnerships_programmeTue, 9 Sep 2014 11:37:00 GMTThe Stroke Association has ambitious plans to grow its income from corporate partnerships from just over £1m to £5m a year by 2018, according to James Hails, its head of corporate partnerships. <br><br>Danielle Atkinson: 'It was about balancing the emotion of how you felt with the job you knew needed to be done'http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/17791/danielle_atkinson_for_the_fundraising_team_it_was_about_balancing_the_emotion_of_how_you_felt_with_the_job_you_knew_needed_to_be_done
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/17791/danielle_atkinson_for_the_fundraising_team_it_was_about_balancing_the_emotion_of_how_you_felt_with_the_job_you_knew_needed_to_be_doneTue, 8 Jul 2014 05:32:00 GMTAfter managing the transfer of Merlin’s fundraising department to Save the Children, Danielle Atkinson is back on the frontline as head of public fundraising at Breast Cancer Campaign. She talks mergers and embracing the pink fog.Michael Norton: The ideas merchanthttp://www.civilsociety.co.uk/finance/indepth/interviews/content/17649/michael_norton_the_ideas_merchant
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/finance/indepth/interviews/content/17649/michael_norton_the_ideas_merchantFri, 13 Jun 2014 06:00:00 GMTThe Charity Awards judges selected Michael Norton to receive the Outstanding Achievement Award in 2014. Tania Mason met the man whose fingerprints are all over civil society.<br><br><br>Trevor Reid: 'Fundraising is a great solution to the challenges people with learning disabilities face right now'http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/17603/tevor_reid_fundraising_is_a_great_solution_to_the_challenges_people_with_learning_disabilities_face_right_now
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/17603/tevor_reid_fundraising_is_a_great_solution_to_the_challenges_people_with_learning_disabilities_face_right_nowTue, 10 Jun 2014 02:19:00 GMTThe Brandon Trust, which supports people with learning disabilities, is aiming to grow its voluntary income to £1m this year, from £180,389 in 2013. Trevor Reid, the charity’s first director of fundraising and marketing, talks about the challenges of building a fundraising department.Meet the funders: Coutts Foundationhttp://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/17625/meet_the_funders_coutts_foundation
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/17625/meet_the_funders_coutts_foundationMon, 9 Jun 2014 17:05:00 GMTCoutts Foundation is a proactive funder that wants to bring more than just money to the charities it supports, says Maya Prabhu, managing director of Coutts Institute.Meet the funders: Garfield Weston Foundationhttp://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/17631/meet_the_funders_garfield_weston_foundation
http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/indepth/interviews/content/17631/meet_the_funders_garfield_weston_foundationMon, 9 Jun 2014 17:03:00 GMTThe Garfield Weston Foundation has been focusing its funding on causes and areas most affected by the recession, explains its director Philippa Charles.